Status:
valid
Authors:
Loes.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1901
Citation Micro:
Nova Acta Acad. Caes. Leop.-Carol. German. Nat. Cur. 78: 77 (1901)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000729819
Common Names
- Sclerophylloides Ilex
- Sclerophylloides Holly
- Sclerophylloides
Description
Ilex sclerophylloides (also called Sclerophyllous Holly, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree, growing up to 10 m tall. It is native to India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Ilex sclerophylloides is used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves are used in floral arrangements. It can also be used as a hedge or screen plant, and its berries can be used to make jams, jellies, and wines.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ilex sclerophylloides has white flowers, small black seeds and seedlings that are dark green and glossy.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ilex sclerophylloides is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained, acidic soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Ilex sclerophylloides
Ilex sclerophylloides can be found in the Caribbean region, including the Dominican Republic, Haiti, and Puerto Rico.
Ilex sclerophylloides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ilex sclerophylloides?
Ilex sclerophylloides
What is the common name of Ilex sclerophylloides?
Sclerophylloides Holly
What is the natural habitat of Ilex sclerophylloides?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Ilex genus
Species in the Aquifoliaceae family
Ilex mucugensis,
Ilex stenura,
Ilex toroidea,
Ilex guaramacalensis,
Ilex abscondita,
Ilex acutidenticulata,
Ilex affinis,
Ilex altiplana,
Ilex amara,
Ilex amazonensis,
Ilex annamensis,
Ilex anomala,
Ilex antonii,
Ilex apicidens,
Ilex apiensis,
Ilex aquifolium,
Ilex aracamuniana,
Ilex archeri,
Ilex ardisiaefrons,
Ilex arimensis,
Ilex arnhemensis,
Ilex atabapoensis,
Ilex attenuata,
Ilex auricula,
Ilex azuensis,
Ilex baasiana,
Ilex barahonica,
Ilex belizensis,
Ilex berteroi,
Ilex blancheana,
Ilex blanchetii,
Ilex brandegeeana,
Ilex brasiliensis,
Ilex brevipedicellata,
Ilex bullata,
Ilex canariensis,
Ilex casiquiarensis,
Ilex cassine,
Ilex celebensis,
Ilex chevalieri,
Ilex chinensis,
Ilex chiriquensis,
Ilex ciliolata,
Ilex clementis,
Ilex clethriflora,
Ilex cognata,
Ilex colchica,
Ilex condorensis,
Ilex congesta,
Ilex cookii,